S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:07:33

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:48:07:33 - Student affairs and services

The institution and program administration must demonstrate compliance with the following requirements for student affairs and services:

(1) Accurate information is provided in writing or electronically to prospective and enrolled students regarding the nursing education program's philosophy and objectives, curriculum, fees, facilities, available student services, assistance, student organizations, student health, and the legal limitations for obtaining a South Dakota nursing license;

(2) Admission, readmission, progression, retention, dismissal, and graduation requirements are available to students in writing or electronically and are consistent with those of the governing institution. Policies specific to nursing students may be adopted if they are justified by the nature and purpose of the nursing program;

(3) Students are admitted without discrimination as to age, race, handicaps, religion, gender, sexual preference, national origin, or marital status;

(4) Information regarding student rights and responsibilities are provided to the student in writing or electronically;

(5) In the interest of client and student welfare, the program establishes standards for participating in nursing clinical or practicum experiences;

(6) Students participate in curriculum planning and evaluation, determination of academic policies and procedures, and evaluation of teaching effectiveness and

(7) Advanced practice nursing students shall hold an active, unencumbered South Dakota RN license or a privilege to practice in the state.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:07:33

3 SDR 35, effective 11/11/1976; 9 SDR 151, effective 5/30/1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; transferred from; 45 SDR 009, effective 7/30/2018

General Authority: SDCL 36-9-21(8), 36-9A-41.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-58, 36-9A-5, 36-9A-21.1.

Declaratory Ruling: The Board of Nursing requires that a nursing education program or institution provide written information fulfilling the requirements of subdivisions (1), (2), and (4) of this section to an individual within a reasonable time after the information is requested. A reasonable time is dependent upon the facts and circumstances surrounding the situation. South Dakota Board of Nursing Declaratory Rulings No. 94-1 and 94-2.